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Post-mortem ultrasonographic assessment of the anterior glenoid labrum
P Schydlowsky1, C Strandberg, J Tranum-Jensen
1Department of Rheumatology, Rigshospitalet, Frydenlundsvej 79 B, 2950 Vedbaek, Denmark.
Objective:
The purpose of this study was to investigate the identification of the anterior glenoid labrum with ultrasonography.
Methods:
Twelve cadaveric shoulders from subjects 74 to 85 years of age were examined by ultrasonography. Under ultrasonographic guidance, a small amount of dye was injected on the structure believed to be the anterior glenoid labrum, whereafter the shoulders were dissected.
Results:
In 11 shoulders the dye was found in close relation to the glenoid labrum. Comparing the labrum to a watch face numbered clockwise in the left shoulder, and counter clockwise in the right, the part seen was located between 1 and 5 o'clock. Signs of degeneration were found in six labra by ultrasonography and verified by blindfolded dissection.
Conclusions:
Ultrasonography can identify the anterior glenoid labrum and distinguish degenerated from normal labra.